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Decrease your air conditioner energy consumption
3 Ways to save money on your air conditioner bills:
Ensure that your Air conditioner is turned off: when its cool outside turn off your AC. Use blinds to shade your home from the sun when the sun is shining. This way you will still receive fresh cool air from nature itself; and the best part is that it’s completely free. Also ensure that you set your thermostat for a higher temperature when you’re not home.
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Ontario hydro rates to jump on May 1, 2014
Ontario hydro rates set to jump on May 1, with the steepest increase coming for power used during peak periods.
The energy portion of the electricity bill will jump 0.6 cents a kilowatt hour (kwh), to 13.5 cents a kwh. That’s an increase of 4.7 per cent. Peak hours are weekdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The price for off-peak and mid-peak power each increase 0.3 cents a kwh.
That pushes the mid-peak rate to 11.2 cents a kwh – up 2.8 Read More...
Natural Gas prices increase, time to upgrade to high efficiency furnace in Ontario
Finally the cold and long winter is over and homeowners in Ontario can get a relief from frigid temperatures and high heating costs. But the bad news in Ontario is natural gas prices increased as of April 1, 2014. Due to high demand for natural gas in the winter, spot market prices went up and caused utilities to apply to Ontario Energy Board to increase prices for all homeowners in Ontario. Homeowner’s energy bills are to increase on average Read More...
Ten things you should consider when buying or renting a new High Efficiency Furnace
Buying a new High Efficiency furnace in Toronto, Ontario can seem overwhelming.
With all the information about high efficiency furnace, HVAC systems and efficiency levels on the web; it is very easy to get carried away. Here are 10 things you should consider before buying a new High Efficiency furnace in Ontario:
1. How can I tell if a furnace is really energy efficient
Select furnaces with efficiency values of at least 94%. The ideal bet is to select a furnace with Read More...
Your HVAC system efficiency level. Learn how to save on your energy costs in Toronto area.
No matter if your HVAC system system is old or you have high efficiency furnace and air conditioner, located in a newly purchased or already existing home, an apartment or single-family home, there are many things that can be done to optimize the levels of efficiency in your home.
You can easily decrease your energy usage and it will save you from high costs for years to come.
Outdoors
Whatever time of the year you may find yourself in, keeping comfortable clean Read More...
Shopping for a new High Efficiency Furnace in Toronto and GTA? What you need to know!
Shopping for a new high efficiency furnace in Toronto could seem like an impossible task.
If your like a majority of new and currently existing home owners on the market in the Toronto area, you have probably never purchased new high efficiency furnace or really took the time to understand how important is!
To most of us a furnace is a huge contraption that sits in our basements; and when were cold it heats us up. If you are in a Read More...
What you need to do if your Carbon Monoxide Detector alarm goes off
Fireplaces could be the cause of a carbon monoxide detector going off due to blocked or bent chimneys. There could be debris or holes in the chimney that could force the carbon monoxide back into the house instead of being released into the air outside. Venting and fan systems can also be blocked like fireplaces by debris, cracks, and holes. Forcing the carbon monoxide into the house instead of out.
Furnaces are usually the main source for the gases to Read More...
What is the Best Temperature to Set My Water Heater at ?
What is the Best Temperature for my Hot Water Heater?
There are two risks that come with the temperature of the water heater. Too high and the users can get scaled. Too low and you could risk pathogens, especially Legionella, which in turn causes Legionnaires' disease.
Minimum Temperatures
32 to 42 °C (90 to 108 °F): Optimal growth range
48 to 50 °C (118 to 122 °F): Can survive but will not multiply
50 °C (122 °F): 90% of bacteria Read More...
